Chapter 249 - The Former Immortal State Cultivator (1/2)
Chapter 249: The Former Immortal State Cultivator
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“What’s wrong? Is this Lin Tatian powerful?”
Chen Fan sipped his tea calmly and asked.
“Not just powerful, he is… legendary!” Tang Yuanqin let out a wry smile and the admiration and respect in his eyes deepened. “Lin Tatian had made a name for himself a decade ago overseas. Although his name was unfamiliar with people in China, he was a reputable dominating power in South East Asia. His art of Black Water Arcane Energy was deadly and made him nearly invincible. He was the most powerful Grandmaster before the rise of Ye Nantian. Rumor had it that he had already reached the peak of the Transcendent State before his disappearance.”
As Tang Yuanqin went on, his tone became more and more servile.
Like Chen Fan, Lin Tatian used to be a renowned Grandmaster, and in his prime years, his power had been on par with Lei Qianjue. However, such a mighty figure was slapped into a pulp by Chen Fan. It spoke loudly of Chen Fan’s power.
Although Tang Yuanqin had learned Chen Fan’s ability to do away with Grandmasters, seeing the action with his own eyes was much more visceral and convincing that reading it on paper. Worse, the Grandmaster Chen Fan had killed was not just any Grandmaster, he was a peak-level Grandmaster.
“He was heavily injured before our fight, therefore he was at most mid-stage of the Transcendent State.” Chen Fan shook his head. If Lin Tatian was mid-stage of Transcendent State, he would still be less powerful than Lei Qianjue. Chen Fan could not have killed him without using any divine powers nor hypersonic attacks.
“He was injured?” Tang Yuanqin furrowed brows and murmured to himself. Then he suddenly remembered something, so he slapped his thigh and said: “Ah! Right! He must have got injured while trying to run away after his family found out about his betrayal.”
Even as Tang Yuanqin said that he shook his head and murmured: “No wonder Lin Tatian had disappeared in the decade that followed. He must be hiding from the Lin Family. Otherwise, he would never lower himself to live under a disguise for so long.”
“If Lin Tatian was still alive, he would be placed at the top five spots on the Heaven Roll.” Tang Yuanqin exclaimed.
Chen Fan nodded in agreement.
As soon as Chen Fan heard of the Heaven roll, he had been curious about the ident.i.ty of Kunlun. How could he know so much about all the other Grandmasters?
The four other Grandmasters listed below Chen Fan were all Peak Level Transcendent State Grandmasters. If Lei Qianjue or Lin Tatian were still alive, they would have been listed as well.
“However, Lin Tatian had reached peak Transcendent State ten years ago, yet you said he was injured right around that time. Could there be anyone more powerful than a peak-level Transcendent State in the Lin family of Southeastern China?” Chen Fan asked curiously.
The mentioning of the Lin family of Southeastern China brought fear to Tang Yuanqin’s face.
He hesitated for a second and then dismissed the other guests at the table. So far, the other tyc.o.o.ns that were invited to the dinner had been soaking up the information from the two’s conversation. Although they knew nothing about the martial arts world, names such as Lin Tatian, Lei Qianjue and Ye Nantian were a sure sign that they were talking about something very important.
However, since the host had given them the signal to leave, they obliged without protest.
After everyone had left the room, Tang Yuanqin finally said heavily: “Master Chen, there are things that I really shouldn’t bring up. However, considering you are the most powerful fighter in China, I think I can make an exception for you.”
Tang Yuanqin paused a second and continued: “The Lin Family has always been a taboo among other Martial artists. No one would bring them up unless they have to. Plus the Lin Family has been quiet lately and if not because of Lin Tatian’s involvement in the world again, I don’t think many people would have even heard of them.”
“So, you mean the Lin Family is very powerful?” Lin Family was unfazed.
“Very, very powerful. They could have dominated the entire China should they wish to do so.” Tang Yuanqin said.
His face was written with fear as if he had evoked some unspoken horror. “When I was a child, I had heard my grandparents say that the Lin Family was the most powerful Martial arts family in China. The Lu family, Gu family nowadays couldn’t compare with the Lin Family’s might.”
“Really?” Chen Fan asked.
Neither Chen Fan nor Ye Nantian had officially claimed supremacy over China, what made a family clan do that?
Tang Yuanqin recognized Chen Fan’s contempt, and so he said heavily: “Because the Lin Family has an Immortal State martial artist.”
“Immortal State?”
Chen Fan narrowed his eyes after he heard the words. Ever since he had achieved the Azure Thearch Longevity Body, he had been invincible. Even someone as powerful as Lei Qianjue who was a Grandmaster in both martial arts and physical refinement was laid low after one hypersonic punch. He wagered that Ye Nantian would be at most a few levels above Lei Qianjue and therefore, he knew that only martial artist of Immortal State was his worthy opponent.
“I thought no one had seen an Immortal State martial artists for over a decade.” Chen Fan asked.
“Indeed. The one from the Lin Family was the last known Immortal State martial artist.” Tang Yuanqin said seriously: “He had risen to fame nearly a hundred years ago, and used to be the most powerful men of the Qing Dynasty, a personal guard to the Emperor. He never lost a fight ever since his debut appearance. ”
“The Lin Family was able to claim supremacy over China and become the most influential Martial arts family of China.”
“However, that was a hundred years ago.” Tang Yuanqin shook his head and said: “The last time he showed up was sixty years ago. No one has heard of him since, and the Lin Family also grew more reticent. If not because of Lin Tatian, the world might have already forgotten about the Lin Family.”